Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Nitish government after Bhojpur violence, claims law and order has failed
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Synopsis
Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of Opposition in Bihar, has condemned the Nitish Kumar government following a violent clash at a wedding in Bhojpur, which resulted in two deaths and several injuries. He accused the government of failing to maintain law and order.
Key Takeaways
- Tejashwi Yadav criticized the Bihar government for law and order failures.
- The violent incident occurred during a wedding in Bhojpur.
- Two people were killed and five injured during the clash.
- The Deputy Chief Ministers were criticized for their inaction.
- Police have initiated an investigation and made one arrest.
Patna, April 21 (NationPress) The Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, has strongly criticized the Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar following a violent incident during a wedding celebration in Bhojpur district that resulted in two fatalities and five injuries.
In a post on X, Yadav stated: “Intense conflict in Bhojpur! Seven individuals were injured by gunfire -- two deceased, five hurt, with two in critical condition at the hospital.”
He condemned the state administration for a total failure of law and order, claiming its credibility has “completely collapsed”.
In a pointed political jab, Yadav remarked, “Two ineffective Deputy Chief Ministers, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, are preoccupied with determining the castes of those involved.”
The violence erupted on Sunday night in Laharpa village during the Dwar Pooja ceremony of Kamlesh Kushwaha. His wedding procession had arrived from Kaup village, under the jurisdiction of Charpokhari police station. A dispute over the passage for a Thar SUV quickly escalated into a violent clash.
Witnesses reported that Rahul Kumar and Lavkush Kumar, both in the Thar, were shot dead. Appu Kumar, Pankaj Kumar, and Aryan -- all from Laharpa -- along with Akshay Singh from Bhaluni village (under Narayanpur police station), suffered gunshot wounds. Two of the injured are said to be in critical condition.
The victims were taken to Arrah Sadar Hospital and a nearby private medical facility for urgent care.
High-ranking police officials, including the Garhani police station in-charge Ranveer Kumar, ASP Parichay Kumar, and SP Raj, arrived at the scene and commenced an investigation. One individual has been detained in connection with the incident.
Tejashwi Yadav highlighted additional instances of deteriorating law and order in the state. He stated, “Raju Singh Kushwaha was murdered in Sonbarsa, Sitamarhi! Jewellery businessman Prince Kumar Seth was shot dead in Sasaram! Criminals fled after robbing his bag. A man named Ajit Mahato was slain in Begusarai. The father of the deceased claims that the shooting occurred in front of the police!”
